THE SPRINGS

February 9 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf. And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod. And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread. And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened? Having eyes, see ye n

Series: KNOW YOUR BLINDSPOTS “TO SEE THE BIG PICTURE – PT II” Mark 8:22–25 (The Passion Translation)Series: KNOW YOUR BLINDSPOTSYear Theme: HIGH AND LIFTED UP BIG IDEA (For Everybody) Clear vision doesn’t just heal you—it repositions you .Once your sight improves, your circle, direction, and altitude must change. You can’t stay where you were and see where you’re going. POINT 1: DEVELOP YOUR NET-WORK (v.22) What’s Happening The blind man is brought to Jesus by people .Healing

Series: KNOW YOUR BLINDSPOTS “TO SEE THE BIG PICTURE – PT I” Mark 8:22–25 (The Passion Translation)Year Theme: HIGH AND LIFTED UP BIG IDEA (For Everybody) Clear vision often comes in stages. Healing doesn’t always happen all at once—but it does happen on purpose. Seeing the big picture requires: Community Honesty Commitment to the process POINT 1: UBUNTU MINDSET (v.22) What’s Happening The blind man doesn’t come alone. The community brings him . Ubuntu = I am because we are.

Series: FOCUS “ELEVATE: THE VIEW IS DIFFERENT UP HERE” Luke 19:1–10 (KJV)Year LEADERSHIP DAY Theme: HIGH AND LIFTED UP BIG IDEA (For Everybody) Sometimes nothing changes except your position—and suddenly everything looks different . Elevation isn’t about ego.It ’s about perspective, access, and transformation . POINT 1: GET BEYOND YOUR CONTAINERS AND FOCUS (vv.1–4) What’s Happening Zacchaeus is blocked: By the crowd By his reputation By his size Instead of quitting, he change

February 8 When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man to Jesus, begging him to touch him and heal him. So Jesus led him, as his sighted guide, outside the village. He placed his saliva on the man’s eyes and covered them with his hands. Then he asked him, “Now do you see anything?”   “Yes,” he said. “My sight is coming back! I’m beginning to see people, but they look like trees—walking trees.” Jesus put his hands over the man’s eyes a second time and made

February 7 So don’t waste your time on a scoffer; all you’ll get for your pains is abuse.  But if you correct those who care about life, that’s different—they’ll love you for it! Proverbs 9:8 (MSG) Guard your voice—everything doesn’t need your wisdom.  Proverbs 23:9 (KJV) exposes a blindspot we don’t like to admit: not every listener is ready, willing, or able to receive truth. Knowing Your Blindspots  means recognizing when speaking is more about ego than impact. Wisdom that